Counterpointing
Last July I purchased 4 new tyres after 33,000 miles. They were fitted by a well-established company. Two weeks ago my car failed an MoT for having directional tyres fitted the wrong way round. Whatever all that means. How can ordinary drivers know of such things? Was it a legitimate reason to fail for such an item? What is a directional tyre?
Asked on 16 January 2010 by R.J., Reigate
Answered by
Honest John
A directional tyre is a tyre designed to roll one way only. There are
arrows on the sidewall showing the direction the tyre is to rotate. The fault is with whoever fitted them and your remedy is against them.
arrows on the sidewall showing the direction the tyre is to rotate. The fault is with whoever fitted them and your remedy is against them.
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